In mid-March, a group of students and faculty from the MBA program at the University of Hong Kong embarked on a journey of cultural exploration through TBC’s ChinaContact program, starting with a tour to TBC. They visited various companies in Beijing, immersing themselves in the local work atmosphere and corporate culture. Along the way, they experienced the majestic beauty of ancient palaces at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, feeling the profound history of China. They also visited the Great Wall, experiencing the magnificent grandeur brought forth by this historical monument.
In addition, they visited the Beijing Fenglei Peking Opera Troupe, which boasts a history of over 60 years. There, not only did they enjoy a splendid Peking opera performance, but they also tried their hand at painting Peking opera facial masks, deeply appreciating the unique charm of this traditional Chinese art form.
Over this past weekend, some of our students enrolled at Minzu University of China took their annual Spring Outing – this year, to Gubei Water Town. Situated about a 2-hour drive northeast of Beijing, the April weather made it absolutely perfect to explore for a spring outing. It surrounds various canals and offshoots of Yuanyang lake.
If you ever want to get a taste of Old Beijing, by far one of the best ways is to visit the hutongs. They’ve conceptually been around all the way since the 1200s, and in their most modern forms exist as protected alleyways and streets surrounded by old traditional houses and neighborhoods in the heart of Beijing and are recognized in China to be an important part of cultural heritage in the city.